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    What does surgery for Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy involve?

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  • A/Prof Mike Reid

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Michael studied Medicine at the University of Aberdeen and graduated as a doctor in 1999 with Thomas Lauder Carr Prize in Orthopaedics. Michael’s early medical … View Profile

    You will be admitted to the hospital on the day of your surgery, which will be performed under either general or spinal anaesthesia. The procedure begins with the insertion of a small camera (arthroscope) into the knee joint to inspect for and treat any damage to the cartilage.

    ​ A small incision will then be made at the front of the knee. A 7 cm section of the tibial tubercle (the bony attachment of the patellar ligament) will be repositioned and secured with two screws, allowing it to heal in its new location. The procedure moves the tibial tubercle either medially (toward the inner side) or distally (further down the tibia), depending on your condition.

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